Student support and academic enrichment grants

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) received a $23.63 million Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants formula award (CFDA 84.424) from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, effective July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This formula grant supports three primary service categories: expanding student access to well-rounded education, improving school conditions for student learning, and enhancing technology utilization to advance academic achievement and digital literacy. The grant funds academic enrichment programs, professional development for educators, technology infrastructure upgrades, school safety initiatives, and mental health support services delivered through Maryland's public K-12 education system.

MSDE, serving as the pass-through entity, distributed sub-awards to 28 local educational agencies (LEAs) and school districts throughout Maryland, including major recipients such as Baltimore City Public Schools, Prince George's County Public Schools, Montgomery County Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Schools, and Anne Arundel County Public Schools, along with smaller regional school districts and specialized education providers including The Seed School of Maryland. These sub-grantees implement Title IV Part A Student Support and Academic Enrichment initiatives at the local level, delivering direct services to students and schools across the state through evidence-based programs focused on whole-child approaches to student support, mental health and wellness initiatives, and academic enrichment activities designed to improve student outcomes.